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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.99, 4,618.77 and 1,854.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.99, 4,618.77 and 1,854.82 is: 2,559.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.99 : 4,618.77 = 1,854.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.99/4,618.77 = 1,854.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.99x = 4,618.77 × 1,854.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.99x = 8,566,986.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,566,986.97/3,346.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.61

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